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Certificate IV in Boating Services
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MEM40222
You have the advanced technical knowledge required to manage complex marina operations and marine craft maintenance. We are currently exploring partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a formal recognition pathway for your boating services expertise. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as a guided pathway for this qualification becomes available.
About This Qualification
This qualification defines the advanced skills and knowledge required of an employee who works within boating services industry. The advanced skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of boating services work including the general maintenance of structures, hulls, engines and on board mechanical work. It also includes maintaining the marine environment. This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. While there is no qualification entry requirement, it is assumed that the learner is either already a tradesperson with access to structured on and off-the-job training or is an apprentice under an Australian Apprenticeship arrangement. It should not be used as a pre-employment or pre-apprenticeship program. In some jurisdictions, units in this qualification may relate to licensing or regulatory requirements. Licensing and regulatory information is included in the relevant units of competency. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. Local regulations should be checked. The minimum requirements for this qualification can also be met by holders of one of the following qualifications or equivalent with the completion of additional units of competency drawn from two (2) units from Group D not already held and five (5) units from Group B (note that the seven (7) additional competencies must be units not included in the Certificate III qualification already held): MEM30719 Certificate III in Marine Craft ConstructionMEM30919 Certificate III in Boating ServicesAUR30520 Certificate III in Marine Mechanical TechnologyMST30220 Certificate III in Manufactured Textile Products
Qualification Code
MEM40222
Training Package
MEM — Manufacturing and Engineering
AQF Level
Certificate IV
Total Units
26 (7 core + 19 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Marina Supervisor | Managing the daily operations of ship building, maintenance, repair, and the supervision of marina tradespeople. |
| Advanced Boating Services Operator | Overseeing vessel safety, marina storage, and service operations while managing administrative and financial requirements. |
| Boating Operator Assistant | Providing high-level operational, maintenance, and administrative support within a marina or boat storage facility. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Detailed resume and work history
- ✓Position descriptions from marina or boatyard roles
- ✓Trade certificates in marine craft or mechanical technology
Operational Oversight
- ✓Marina logs and vessel movement records
- ✓Trip preparation and safety checklists
- ✓Vessel inspection and condition reports
Technical Maintenance
- ✓Hull and structure repair documentation
- ✓Engine service records and mechanical logs
- ✓Onboard system maintenance schedules
Compliance & Safety
- ✓Environmental management plan compliance
- ✓Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)
- ✓Evidence of following marina codes of practice
Supervisory Records
- ✓Team supervision and contractor logs
- ✓Operational budget or financial reports
- ✓Staff training or induction records
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Manufacturing and Engineering.
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